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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LP12 UUBMOT history

LP12 UUB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LP12 UUB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,816 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UUB was last recorded at 81,816 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,862 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,954 miles
Average per year
5,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,816 miles
  • 2025 – 77,862 miles
  • 2024 – 74,221 miles
  • 2023 – 70,314 miles
  • 2022 – 64,980 miles
  • 2021 – 59,694 miles
  • 2020 – 55,313 miles
  • 2019 – 48,493 miles
  • 2018 – 45,762 miles
  • 2017 – 42,820 miles
  • 2016 – 33,209 miles
  • 2015 – 23,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,816 miles (+3,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,816 miles
    Test number
    497054712669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass77,862 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    386828342411
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak(oil filter housing?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,221 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,221 miles
    Test number
    467504593755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,138 miles (+3,824)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,138 miles
    Test number
    855046191401
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,314 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    487067594127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,980 miles (+5,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    644934020392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK END
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD AND NO TREAD SHOWING ON THE IN SIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,694 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    386917559489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,313 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,313 miles
    Test number
    682735359482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    119843744630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,493 miles (+2,731)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    714919813942
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass45,762 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,762 miles
    Test number
    862060562744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    559438094261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,820 miles (+9,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    376913607505
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass33,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    887736062568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,209 miles (+9,692)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    591694133287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass23,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,517 miles
    Test number
    399314495131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP12 UUB

Does LP12 UUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UUB is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UUB?
The MOT on LP12 UUB is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UUB done?
LP12 UUB was recorded at 81,816 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,557 miles a year.
Has LP12 UUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UUB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 UUB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 UUB find?
LP12 UUB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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